Social Worker

Moya Cole Hospice; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Moya Cole Hospice is seeking an experienced social worker with palliative care expertise to join our multidisciplinary team. You will support patients and carers, work within The Mental Capacity Act framework, and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care across hospice and community settings.

Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification (DipSW/MA/MSc), be registered with Social Work England, and demonstrate post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• Masters/Degree/DipSW in Social Work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and implement the vision and values of Moya Cole Hospice.
• Work within statutory duties and promote best practice of relevant legislation including The Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Care Act 2014 and Adult Safeguarding.
• Coordinate with Patient and Family Support Team Leader/Advanced Social Worker and liaise with stakeholders ensuring hospice visibility across health and social care.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice to ensure quality and safety of patient care and experiences.
• Mentor/coaching of self and others.
• Engage in organisational reporting and monitor clinical service outcomes.
• Contribute to hospice policies and implement changes relevant to patient and carer support.
• Assess and provide specialist palliative social work interventions in hospice and community settings.
• Foster good relationships within the MDT and with users and other professionals.
• Lead patient flow management and clinical activity with innovative resource solutions.

Skills

Palliative care knowledge

Social work communication

CPD commitment

Education

Masters/Degree/DipSW Social Work

Job description

Job Summary

Salary: £39,959 - £48,177 Pro rata, Competency Based Framework
Work Pattern: 30 - 34 hours over 4 or 5 days
Contract: Permanent
Location: Cross-site: Primary site; Little Hulton. Work from Heald Green Site as required.
Closing Date: 27/10/2026

Main duties of the job

We are looking for:

• An experienced social worker with knowledge and skills in palliative care
• Passion and motivation to improve patient and carer experience
• Strong understanding of The Mental Capacity Act and Adult Safeguarding legislation
• An adept and supportive member of the multidisciplinary team
• A wholehearted commitment to the purpose and values of Moya Cole Hospice

About us

At Moya Cole Hospice, there's one thing that motivates us and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses. We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centred care that is innovative and evidence-based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations. You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job responsibilities

The Social Worker will:

• Embrace and implement the vision and values of Moya Cole Hospice.
• Work within statutory duties and promote best practice of relevant legislation including The Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Care Act 2014 and Adult Safeguarding.
• In conjunction with the Patient and Family Support Team Leader/Advanced Social Worker, liaise with key stakeholders and external providers ensuring that the hospice maintains a high profile across health and social care.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice to ensure quality and safety of patient care, experience and the patient journey.
• Actively participate in mentoring/coaching of self and others.
• Actively engage in the organisational reporting system and action monitor findings in relation to clinical services.
• Contribute, implement and maintain hospice policies to propose and implement changes to local policies relevant to patient and carer support.
• Assess and directly provide specialist palliative social work interventions both within the hospice and community settings with a focus on what matters most.
• Foster good working relationships and effectively communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team, users of the service and other health and social care professionals.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to lead and manage patient flow and clinical activity demonstrating innovative solutions to maximise resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters/Degree/DipSW Social Work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant relevant post-qualifying experience.

Experience

Essential

• Be committed to and maintain their own continuous professional development in line with Social Work England requirements.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.
• Proactively contribute to the development of services to ensure effective use of resources.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Receive and analyse complex information.
• Be proficient in accessing and inputting client information on electronic patient records and other administrative systems.
• Organise and prioritise their workload and time effectively.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Moya Cole Hospice
Address: Meadowsweet Lane, Little Hulton, Manchester, M28 0AB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://moyacole.org.uk/about-us/moya-cole-hospice/

Contact

PFS Team Leader: Joanne Rhodes, [e-mail], 01615671071

Date posted: 15 October 2026. Pay scheme: Other. Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working. Reference number: B0256-26-0035.